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Bowthorpe · Norwich

Does Your Parent in Bowthorpe Love a Good Chat?

If your mum or dad in Bowthorpe has always loved a good chat, The Natter Network can help make sure they get plenty more of it.

Find Someone For Your Parent to Talk ToHow it works
  • Verified members, aged 65 and over
  • Your phone number stays private
  • No apps, no computer — just a phone call
  • Two weeks free. Then £14.99/month, or £7.99 with Natter Support
An older person enjoying a friendly telephone call at home in Bowthorpe

This Is Where The Natter Network Comes In

Whatever your parent loves talking about, The Natter Network can match them with someone in Bowthorpe who's just as keen to hear about it. The Natter Network matches your parent with someone based on shared interests, so the conversation feels natural and enjoyable from the very first chat.

  • Someone to look forward to talking to each week
  • Matched on what you enjoy, not picked at random
  • Everyone is verified before an introduction is made
Who it's for
An older member relaxing in the garden after a natter

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell Us About Your Parent

    Share a little about their interests and what they'd enjoy.

  2. 2

    We Make a Thoughtful Match

    We find someone genuinely compatible for them to talk to.

  3. 3

    They Start Talking, On Their Terms

    Regular conversation, arranged around their life and yours.

See how it works in full

Companionship Close to Home in Bowthorpe

Bowthorpe has plenty of sociable, friendly communities, including areas like Earlham Rise, New Costessey and North Earlham: the perfect backdrop for a parent who loves to talk, with The Natter Network doing the matching.

About Bowthorpe

Bowthorpe sits in and around Norwich.

Postcode area: NR5. Members join from every street in Bowthorpe — you never need to travel, because every natter happens by phone.

Neighbouring areas we also cover: Earlham Rise, New Costessey, North Earlham, West Earlham.

Senior adults nearby — Norfolk Broads Ageing

Norfolk has one of the oldest populations in England, with around 24% of its 900,000 residents aged 65 or over, particularly concentrated in its coastal towns and rural villages.

An older man in Bowthorpe laughing during a phone conversation at home

Common questions

What if my parent is shy at first?

That's completely normal, especially with someone new. Matches are chosen to be easy to talk to, and there's no pressure to open up immediately.

Can I help set up the first conversation?

Yes. Many families like to help get things started, especially for the first chat, and you're welcome to be as involved as suits your parent.

How often would they talk to their match?

As often as your parent would like: some enjoy a weekly chat, others more regularly. It's flexible around their week.

Is this different from just calling them myself more often?

It's meant to complement your calls and visits, giving your parent an additional, regular source of great conversation.

Is everyone matched properly vetted?

Yes. Safety and trust matter to us as much as they do to you, so everyone is checked before being matched.

Membership

Setting up your profile is free. Once your profile and verification are finished, your first two weeks are free — cancel any time. Membership covers your calls, reminders and the checks that keep the Network trustworthy.

Standard

£14.99a month

Less than 50p a day — about the price of a cup of tea.

Natter Support

£7.99a month

If you receive Pension Credit — the very same service, under 27p a day.

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